Adult Swim has decided to cancel their animated series China, IL after three seasons. Series creator Brad Neely announced the news to his Twitter followers and wrote, “Update: China, IL is done forever. My other show called TV SUCKS lives forever and will air soonish.”
China, IL revolves around the “Worst College in America” which is The University of China, Illinois. The school’s terrible reputation is celebrated by the faculty and staff who can often be found over-drinking and trying to find ways to avoid teaching. The eclectic voice cast includes Neely, Greta Gerwig, Hulk Hogan, Jeffrey Tambor, Gary Anthony Williams, and Jason Walden.
The animated project began as a web series and debuted on Adult Swim as a regular series on October 2, 2011. It ran for three seasons of 10 episodes with the last installment airing on June 14th.
What do you think? Did you like the China, IL TV show? Would you have watched a fourth season?
Just finished watching the existing episodes and it’s simply not done yet. Wish we could bring it back for just a final season or special where Steve and Pony either hook up or realize their attraction is a bunch of competitive horseshit. Why can’t we let babycakes lay some truth down and wrap up that loose thread?
I just started watching the show I still haven’t seen season 1 season 2 yet and all the sudden you can’t say that what’s up with that!!!
Just Why . . . this show was ******* awesome. I enjoyed it so much. **** we didn’t even get to see a episode where pony and steve fucked. The characters were unique and I will probably never forget china il
I absolutely loved this show!!!! It was hilarious!!!! Please bring it back!!!!
I really miss this show. Every episode had me laughing for hours after. Please bring it back for a new season. I have seen every episode and want some new ones. Thanks for the laughs Mr. Neely.
I’m so upset. I love China, IL so much! It’s such a great & funny show. Please come back 🙁 … RIP
Sean O’Brienmy favorite show I’m in tears right now
I was so looking forward to new episodes…this sucks! I’m so disappointed it was the best show on Adult Swim!
Oh my god! please bring this show back my mom got me and my husband hooked to this show! and its amazing!! please bring it back for one more season!!!!!!! they ended this so quickly ….
They need to bring this show back for season 4 a lot of people will watch it . personally I think its one of the best shows out there and it shouldn’t have been canceled . So bring it back everyone will love it
Awww wtf I only just saw this ,China, IL is the ****… I was expecting season 4 to come along but it sucks that it’s cancelled …it was one of those shows that can actually shock me duuuuuude bring that show back
Sincerely heartbroken not to continue to share in the adventures of Mark, Frank, Steve, and Pony. The finale of Season 3 made me laugh-weep. This show is refreshingly imaginative in its absurd bizarreness. Also, it must be said, the music was stupendous; listenable on its own. Hope to meet you again at the crossroad, you freaky weirdos.
I would love it if they brought China back!!
The real problem with this show that got it canceled is that kids dont like shows about going to college, there was no merch tie in, and most of the adsw ratings come from these minors who illegaly watch for their adult themed kids shows (Vbros/rick morty/animu). Since they are the only demographic that doesn’t know how to pirate everything by torrent and ruin netork advertizing revenures. That and the fact that this show directly competed with the fanbase of the “community” live action series ment it would find an early grave much like franks girlfriend from the pilot. Ill… Read more »
I loved it! It was such a shame it was removed but, sometimes it did get all little over the top of the topic. Overall I really enjoyed watching! Hope it airs again maybe on Netflix? 😀 it’s your option creator! I love YOUUU! Keep up the great work!